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A Brief Biography Of Atiku And Quotes. by Theultimate(m): 8:17pm On Sep 24, 2014 |
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has declared his bid for Nigeria’s most coveted political position- President of the Federal Republic – in Abuja. Atiku belongs to the opposition All Progressive Congress and hopes to be presented for the election by the party ahead of the 2015 elections. It will be his fourth in 22 years. Atiku comes to the race with extensive political sagacity. He’s strategy for this election includes a heavy reliance on youth power and social media. Born 25 November 1946 Politician, Businessman and Philanthropist Worked in the Nigeria Customs Service for twenty years, rising to become the Deputy Director. Elected Vice-President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007, on the platform of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He served with Olusegun Obasanjo with whom he had a cold relationship towards the end of their tenure. Ran for the office of Governor in the Gongola State (now Adamawa and Taraba States) in 1991. Ran for the Presidency in 1993, placing third after MKO Abiola and Babagana Kingibe in the Social Democratic Party (SDP) primaries. Political trajectory: People’s Democratic Party (1998–2006, 2009–2013) Action Congress (2006–2009) All Progressives Congress (2013–present) Family Wife: Titi (Albert) Abubakar Kids: Fatima, Adamu, Halima and Aminu Wife: Ladi (Yakubu) Abubakar (Divorced) Kids: Abba, Atiku, Zainab, Ummi-Hauwa, Maryam and Rukayatu Wife: Princess Rukaiyatu Abubakar (daughter of the late Lamido of Adamawa). Kids: Aisha, Hadiza, Aliyu, Asmau, Mustafa, Laila and Abdulsalam. Wife: Fatima (Shettima) Abubakar Kids: Amina (Meena), Mohammed Ahmed and Shehu (Twins), Zainab and Aisha (Twins) and Hafsat. Wife: Jennifer (Iwenjora), aka Jamila Atiku-Abubakar Kids: Abdulmalik, Zara and Faisat Atiku is now joined by friends and leaders of his party, All Progressive Congress. Senator George Akume, Minority leader in the senate, speaks first, in solidarity with the aspirant. Quotes from Atiku's declaration speech. In spite of the many challenges we face, it is quite remarkable that our people have refused to give up on Nigeria. It is inspiring that amidst difficulties and growing anxiety over the future of our country, our people have refused to succumb to despair and hopelessness. This never say die attitude gives me immense hope and it is one of the reasons why I can never give up on Nigeria. The glaring mismatch between our potentials and achievements has become for many a frustrating puzzle; for others it is a topic for national debate; and yet for another group, it is doomsday lament. But as a progressive and open minded Nigeria, I consider it a golden opportunity and a bitter sweet chance to display our courage, rekindle our innovative instinct, showcase our character and turn the Nigerian dream into reality. "Our country seems to be in auto-pilot with no one in charge" Atiku continues in his speech, stopping intermittently to receive hails and cheers from the crowd. Atiku began his declaration speech saying "As I go round Nigeria, I listen to citizens voicing out their concerns and frustrations." He strongly recognizes the youth. "Please follow me in giving three Gbosas to our youth. My story is similar to that of many of my generation. At 11 I was orphaned,but I struggle to acquire a good education." He goes ahead to recount his achievements as vice president between 1999 and 2007. "We know the story today," he says. See more @ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/investigationspecial-reports/168555-nigeria-2015-presidential-election-atiku-declaration-live.html |
Re: A Brief Biography Of Atiku And Quotes. by Nobody: 8:33pm On Sep 24, 2014 |
Wasting funds since 1999. 2 Likes |
Re: A Brief Biography Of Atiku And Quotes. by midep: 9:26pm On Sep 24, 2014 |
26 kids if my calculation is rite for Nigeria President to be ko? 1 Like |
Re: A Brief Biography Of Atiku And Quotes. by Theultimate(m): 3:24pm On Sep 25, 2014 |
midep: 26 kids if my calculation is rite for Nigeria President to be ko?U also noticed. that's my main point 1 Like |
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